In a tragic turn of events, a senior officer of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) passed away at the National Assembly clinic in Abuja on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The officer, whose name has been withheld, was attending an investigative hearing held by the House of Representatives’ Public Account Committee.
The deceased reportedly slumped during the questioning session, which was part of an ongoing probe into revenue-generating agencies and government parastatals. He was immediately rushed to the National Assembly clinic, where he was pronounced dead.
The sudden demise of the senior customs officer has cast a shadow over the proceedings, with members of the committee and other attendees expressing shock and sadness at the tragic incident. The cause of death has not been officially confirmed, but it is believed that the officer may have suffered a health complication during the hearing.